There are 89 ratings for the drug: TRIPHASIL-28 in the Askapatient database.

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3	Birth Control and low oestrogen lev	I've been on triphasil for a month now. Felt fine the first two weeks, now I've been bleeding for two weeks straight. Skin has cleared up a bit, but I'm having suicidal thoughts, getting depressed, angry and I'm constantly tired.		M	34	1 months 1X D		8/11/2010
4	Birth control	No weight gain, breakthrough bleeding but nothing severe, I was happy using it!	I have been on Triphasil for 2 years now and I am changing over to Nordette since I experienced breakthrough bleeding. I had a decreased libido and moodiness but nothing severe. It has worked well and I cannot complain.	F	23	2 years 1X D		7/1/2010
1	I had a stroke at the age of 29	I had a stroke after taking the pills for 10 years. I was under weight, did not smoke,did not due drugs, and did not drink. I had none of the things that would make me a high risk. I do now, thanks to Triphasil.		F	43	10 years 1X D		6/16/2010 Email
1	birth control	Mood swings, gaining of weight, tenderness of breast, swelling of breasts, bloated, increase of appetite,		F	27	2 years		11/6/2009
2	to regulate period,raise estrogen	my gp diagnosed me with low estrogen levels and switched my birth control from yasmin to triphasil to sort it out.im due to start the triphasil in 2 weeks,but after reading all the side effects on this site..im pretty scared..weight gain,depression,hair loss,low sex drive..is there any other alternative?		F	24			7/7/2009
3	To regulate my menstral cycle	Well about two months ago I started taking the pill. There was no intial side effects. But now after two months I am experiencing the discharge and moods swings like no other.... I have been suffering of headaches/ migrains that lasts a full day...pew.. and my breast is sentive and becoming larger like I really need that. There is also a low sex drive.. either than that it is doing what I wanted it to do.. to regulate me menstral cycle.	The only benefit is that I now get my menstral cycle every month instead of every second month.	F	28	2 months		3/5/2009
4	Yes	brief irritable mood prior to period starting, breast tenderness, discharge	I took triphasil and then switched to trivora when they stopped making it. The pill has been great to me. I have normal irritbality and breast tenderness prior to my period starting. I've been on the pill for 13 years now have experienced decreased libido, but I think that is "normal" for having taken a pill for so long. The only think I don't like is increased discharge as a PMS symptom, it sucks but other than that, no acne, no cramps, sleep great, no depression, no aggression, no nausea - I've heard so many other horror stories on other pills!	F	30	13 years		2/5/2009
3	Birth control and Menstrual Cramps	No side effects to begin with. However, for the past 6-8 months I have had bouts of extreme nausea. Have also experienced severe headaches/migraines. Just before and during the placebo pills I basically experience every symptom of pregnancy. Sex drive has dropped dramatically in the past month.	Has helped immensely in alleviating severe menstrual cramps experienced in the past.	F	22	1 years		1/23/2009
1	triphasil-21 for BC and skin	Noticed cramps 2 weeks before my period and also I started having a brownish discharge which I didn't have with tri-cyclen(weight gain).Felt nauseated while taking the pills and my period wasn't even close.This was for the first 3 months. Been taking it for 3 years and the acne on my back cleared up and on my face it was reduced.After year 2 I started to get mad for no reason. I'd be happy one moment and then my boyfriend would do something small that usually I'd find annoying,with the pills I'd yell at him.I'd get so mad it would cause my heart to beat very rapidly and then I'd be unable to breath.It felt like an anxiety attack. Lost sex drive which could have been due to the vaginal dryness I felt, and it made condoms sting.Got a lot of bladder and yeast infections.Could time them once a month like my period.Still had the discharge 2 weeks before my period which was annoying.Period was shortened from 8 days to 3 or 4. Only benefit though.Breasts got a little bigger,so did everything	Stopped them Apr.2008 when I noticed that the 4 packs I had left had expired in February.Immediately felt happier,but then I noticed my hair was starting to fall out in the shower in clumps!This went on for 8 months!Now my hair, which was once thick, is now feeling very thin and I can see through to the scalp in the front along the hairline.It's about 2 inches back where my hair is very sparse.Periods also very irregular.They started being late about 2 weeks and then sometimes they were late up to a month.Constantly worried that I was pregnant though I never was and had no reason to think I was because I always used protection, but nothing is full proof.Skin also broke out very badly.Had a lot on my face and some on my back.It's Jan 09 and the acne is reduced, my period is some what regulated, but now lasts anywhere from 8-14 days.The last one I had was 14 days of light flow on and off.It would go for 2 days then stop for 2 days.I now feel paranoid every time my hair comes out.It's not	F	27	3 years		1/10/2009
4	birth control	First time about a year ago I took them with no side effects at all (for 9 months I was using the pil). now I have little bleeding since I started using it about 25 days ago everyday at some point i have a discharge.????	Whay no problems and then the one problem you just dont want...	F	23	25 days		1/4/2009
5	Mennhorhagia	Bloating		M	16	2 months		8/19/2008
5	first birth control prescribed	i started taking triphasil at 16, had initial water weight gain but lost it shortly afterward. other than that, it took my 2 week long periods down to 3 days flat. i loved it.	i took triphasil for almost 4 years until they discontinued it. after they stopped making it i took trivora and the side effects were horrifying. a little difference does go a long way. too long id say. i had bad bad cramps near my kidneys 2 hours on the dot after id take the pill and become nauseated with additional stomach pain and that would last about 6-8 hours where i could barely move. i felt like i was dying! i now take trinessa, generic for ortho tri-cyclen and i have no side effects from it, besides again, initial weight gain but my period is at least 7 days long up to 10 days once in awhile. i wish they would bring triphasil back. it was by far the best.	F	21	3 years		7/21/2008 Email
5	Periods 2x monthly, bad PMS	Tri-levlen 28 was the ONLY birth control pill I would take that would control both my bad PMS and having two periods a month (really!). I took it for 15 years until the pharmacy all of a sudden gave me a generic version one day, which I could not tolerate and went into horrible depressions before and after my period. This has been the case for TWO YEARS. I've even lost my job twice due to the depression. My gyno put me on Lybrel to stop my periods. I went through hell on the third month, lost my job then (it was like going through a fast version of menopause). Now, I'm going having week-long pms-like symptoms every other week. It's hell. I'm calling Bayer and asking them to bring it back!	The medical industry does not fully understand or respect how hormones can affect women, even the smallest amounts! Clearly, if a generic has something minor different from the brand AND affects a woman so much, then it's time to take us more seriously!	F	40	15 years		5/24/2008
5	had been taking triphasil since 16	no side effects at all. had been on this BC pill for 15 years. did experience however about 6 months ago my period coming later. i'd finish the pack of 28 and wouldn't get my period until day 2 of new pack. found it strange that after so many years of being on triphasil that i'd experience such a change. dr prescribed yasmin which i did not like and now trying loestrin (on day 1 of pack 1 today).	overall i must say this BC pill was fantasic! did get a bit moody (angry, upset, crying) a week before my period would arrive but i knew when in the pill pack they'd be coming so i'd be careful. sex drive was great. no major complaints!!	F	32	15 years		5/4/2008 Email
2	Birth control	ek was altyd naar gewees and my breasts were very tender. very painful	i always wanted to vomit and felt as though I was pregnant. My breasts grew but had to change to Nordette	F	25	19 days		4/7/2008
5	Tri Levlin	No Side Effects at all	I am soooo sad, I have been on Tri-Levlin for 7 years and everything was great, as soon as I took the generic I developed terrible side effects and have been on 3 different pills that I hate! I wish that they still produced Tri Levlin	F	26	7 years		1/28/2008
4	To regulate menstruation	Never experienced side effects for the past 20 months, but I have recently experienced headaches during my periods.	It helped reduce my period pains which were very severe. I recommend it.	F	26	21 months		1/17/2008
5	birth control	none	I have tried almost every birth control on the market, and this one is by far the best! (I'm taking Trivora--the generic.) I have no side effects (maybe weight gain, but I can't confirm that). My period stops on time, no migraines, and no crazy moodswings! I would recommend this to anyone--however, I know from experience that not one b/c works for everyone. Find one that works, and stick with it! :)	F	24	1 months		1/15/2008 Email
5		I have been taking Triphasil for about 8 years and I have never had any problems with it. 3 days before the end of the cycle I had just one day of mood swings. I had to stop taking it a year ago because of possible complications with other medicines. Being off of it was an extreme shock to my system for the last year (horrible cramps that I hadn't experienced ever before and massive mood swings for a week leading up to my period). Went back on it 2 months ago and everything was back to normal. Then I go to get my refill today and heard it was really discontinued and that I need to see a doctor to get a recommendation for another pill. Nice to know. I know this will mess up my system again. Please tell me this is just like what you guys said before about it being out of stock and not discontinued like they said.		F	25	8 years		1/14/2008 Email
3	BC and to regulate menstruation	Made me vomit the first day and a few times during the year I took it.	No other side effects other than the vomiting. Boo vomiting.	F	21	1 years		1/5/2008
5	bc	none	Ive been on triphasil 28 for approx 15 years without any problems, except now I cant find it any where and I have to take the generic and have had breakthrough bleeding for the past 4 weeks, talk about PMS. I want my pills!!!!!	F	31	15 years		12/26/2007
1	extra estrogen	UTI symptoms, Yeast infection and Vaginosis symptoms, yet did not have them. Weight gain (2 sizes)	Not recommended! More trouble than it's worth!	F	30	2 months		12/5/2007
1	To regulate menstruation	EXTREMELY HEAVY BLEEDING FOR 2 MONTHS WITH NO END IN SIGHT!!!	First of all, why the hell did my doctor prescribe this knowing it was off the market? Second, during my 4th month on Triphasil 28s, I began to have heavy vaginal bleeding. That was 7 and a 1/2 weeks ago and it is STILL ongoing. I soak through 4-5 pads PER HOUR. I have absolutely ZERO energy and I'm afraid.	F	31	5 months		11/14/2007
5	birth control	none really, little weight gain when I first started taking it - but that was years ago	I cant believe it - they are taking this and Tri-levlen off the market. What good options for birth control exist in pills? According to this website, most other ones have mostly bad ratings becuse of side effects. I've been on Triphasil and Trilevlen for years with no problems - now I dont know where to turn or take! Any advice?	F	31	5 years		10/4/2007
5	Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome	None it was the best BC pill ever!	Was on Triphasil-28 for close to 8 years and was devastated to learn it was going off market. Was lucky to have six month supply but ran out. Ordered it from Canada and it isn't the same formula. I am now on Yasmin and hope it works! My dr is saying it is great for women with PCOS. Any advice would be appreciated!	F	35	8 years		8/13/2007
5	birth control	a little bit of weight gain	as soon as i come off it i was not having problem to get pregnant again.	F	36	8 years		7/11/2007
2	Birth Control	2 WEEKS OF BLEEDING EVERY MONTH, LOSS OF LUBRICATION, LOSS OF SENSATION/DECREASE SEX DRIVE (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ON GENERIC TRIPHASIL-TRIVORA AND THEN ENPRESSE AS TRIPHASIL BRAND OFF MARKET)		F	36	1 years		6/23/2007
4	Birth Control	occasional bloating, PMS, some cramps during periods and recently, breakthrough bleeding (but could be unrelated to the pill)			21	18 months		6/13/2007
4	Birth Control	occasional bloating, PMS, some cramps during periods and recently, breakthrough bleeding (but could be unrelated to the pill)			21	18 months		6/13/2007
4	birth control	Lost weight which was good how ever since wanting to have another child and getting off of the pill I have not been able to get pregnant for a year now!		F	29	8 days		6/8/2007
4	prevent pregnancy	Triphasil-28 was the first birth control prescribed to me (same that my sister was also on it) and it was great. However, I since I been off it for 17 months I have been unable to reproduce.		F	30	10 years		5/21/2007
3	om swangerskap te voorkom	borste baie seer maar wel grooter, het my sex drive heeltemal weg gevat, moodswings, depressie, my vel lyk baie beter	verder werk dit seker maar goed	F	20	3 years		4/17/2007
4		havent tried it yet.	uhmm.. I called the pharmacist about them today and they said they were just on back order. They were discontinued for a while, but they are back just a shortage of them.	F	19			4/13/2007
5	birth control	none	I wasn't even aware that Tri-phasil wasn't available anymore until today. I went to the health dept. to get more pills and they gave me Ortho-Novum 777 instead. I'm nervous about switching pills. I loved Tri-phaisil-28. Never had any problems with it. Why is it gone? I really want it back!	F	25	6 years		4/11/2007
5	contraception	none!		F	21	2 years		4/11/2007
5	Birth-Control	None! Loved Triphasil...very upset that it is no longer available.	Ahhh I was switched to Triquilar...and I have completly lost my sex drive :( Never had this problem with Triphasil. Will try tricyclen to see if it is any different....but I miss my libido!	F	26	5 years		3/9/2007
5		None	I miss Triphasil took it for 4 years, with no problems, worked wonderfully, I do not like the generic at all, gives me alot of side effects.. and opting to just go off birth control all together.	F	32	4 years		2/21/2007
5	to be regular	headaches after my period	the generic causes so many more mood swings i am very annoyed that this got taken off the market	F	27	8 days		2/20/2007
5	birth control	None, it was great for 15 years	Why did they take this off of the market, it was a God-send for the entire time I was on it, I have been on Tri-Levlen for 3 months and have gained 10 lbs.	F	42	15 years		2/8/2007
5	bc and cycle control	this is wonderful.. I have use Triphasil for years ..no negative side affects..was able to discontinue and have children and to restart for the benefit of regulating my cycle	WHY..OH WHY.... has it been discontinued...I am currently using generic Trivora and for the first time outside of pregnancy I have gained 6 pounds in a month....please(powers that be) advise us why you have taken Triphasil off the market.	F	33	16 years		1/24/2007 Email
1		Developed A Pulmonary Emboli, a blood clot in the lung, was in Intensive Care for 5 days. Had to take Warfarin, an anti-clotting agent for 6 months and now have to take Dispirin for the rest of my life		F	26	2 months		1/4/2007 Email
1	BC	Developed A Pulmonary Emboli, a blood clot in the lung, was in Intensive Care for 5 days. Had to take Warfarin, an anti-clotting agent for 6 months and now have to take Dispirin for the rest of my life		F	26	2 months		1/4/2007
5		None	Why have they discontinued Triphasil? My doctor prescribed me Tri-cyclen and I am gaining weight. I am always angry and I am getting a bladder infection. What else can I take that is compatible to Triphasil?? Help?	F	38	18 years		12/30/2006
5		None	Why have they discontinued Triphasil? My doctor prescribed me Tri-cyclen and I am gaining weight. I am always angry and I am getting a bladder infection. What else can I take that is compatible to Triphasil?? Help?	F	38	18 days		12/30/2006
5	Highly recommended by my doctor	No major side effects. Slight discomfort 2-3 days before week off.		F	40	22 years		12/14/2006 Email
5	Birth control	None! I do get one or two pimples a few days before I get my period but that's about it.	I've been on Alesse, Ortho-Tricyclen and Tricyclen and they all have had bad side effects on me. Triphasil has been great so far! With the shortage, I now switched to Triquillar (which is the same as Triphasial but it's made by a different manufacturer) and it's the same as Triphasil!	F	24	1.5 years		11/27/2006
5	Prevent pregnancy, regulate period	None at all.	I loved Triphasil and very upset about the fact that it's not available anywhere. I have been on it for 6 yrs now and recently been switched to TRIQUILAR. I'm worried that switching like this will alter the efficacy. Apparently it does not, but I am worried. If you have tips or info please email me.	F	23	6 years		11/11/2006 Email
4	Prevent pregnancy	Period pains More apetite Mood swings	I recommend them	F	20	2 years		11/2/2006 Email
1	Birth control & to regulate periods	I had a STROKE after taking this contraceptive for ONLY 2 1/2 months!!!!!!!!!!! I had taken Lo-estrin FE for about 14 years and had no problems. Was switched to this to regulate periods & had a stroke at 38 years old...PLEASE READ ADDT'L COMMENTS!	I was not at risk for a stroke;no high blood pressure, no diabetes, don't smoke. I experienced a BAD pain in my left calf that lasted about 1 day. Just a few days later, I had an ischemic stroke.My cardiologist thinks there is a STRONG link between my change in contraceptive to this and the blood clot that caused my stroke. I have a patent foramen ovale, which MANY people have & never have a problem! I did not know this until the stroke.The blood clot passed through this PFO & into my brain.Would I have had a clot if it weren't for these pills....We cannot be 100% sure, but it sure is a coincidence. Please be careful on these!My life has changed.I will be on Coumadin for the rest of my life!	F	38	2 months		11/2/2006
1	Increase sex drive	HAIR LOSS! No sex drive. Less moody than Ortho Tri Cyclen. Regular periods. No nausea, vomiting, or headaches. Acne was the same as on OTC.	I went on this pill to increase my sex drive and it didn't work. It did, however, make my hair fall out. My hairline has receded in certain places and my hair is much thinner. I thought it was normal shedding until it didn't stop and half my hairline receded farther back than the other half. I was on it for six months when i noticed the major shedding and hairline. I recently got off it and I pray my hair will grow back. If it hadn't been for this I would liked the pill. I had no other bad side effects. My sex drive is zero on every pill I've taken so this pill was not different. I was a little less moody on it than on Ortho Tri Cyclen. I had regular periods that weren't heavy but weren't really really light either.	F	26	7 months		10/31/2006
5	prevetion of falling pregant	i get mood swings head pains alot	i do like it alot it has worked4me	F	20	6 months		10/3/2006 Email
5	prevent pregnancy	None so far	Been taking triphasil for about a year or 2 after Marvelon gave me spotting. It's great...clears up the skin, and no visible weight gain. I have been having skin problems lately, but I'm not too sure if it is related to the birth control. I am also having problems getting it through my pharmacist. Pretty sure if you google it, you can find out what's going on. But overall, it's great...and does the job well!	F	23	1.5 years		9/24/2006
5	Birth Control	I have not experienced many side effects. My breasts get a little tender and look bigger (no complaints there!) mid pack but this happens whether I'm on the pill or not. I'm a bit crabby the week before my period but nothing worth being concerned about. I never really had acne but when I did go off thi spill I noticed that I got pimples and when I went back on they cleared up and my skin is pefect. No nausea and I've never gained or lost any weight while being on Triphasil.	This is a great pill. My GYN put me on this pill when I was 20 and other than coming off it to get pregnant I've never had any issues. I did try Ortho 777 after haviong my second child and I had break through bleeding for 3 months. I switched back on Triphasil it all stopped.	F	35	15 years		9/22/2006
5	contraceptive	none		F		8 years		9/18/2006
5	Birth Control and regular periods	None	After 27 years of taking Triphasil-28 I was told by two major pharmacy's that it was discontinued. Can anyone please tell me where I can find it as I don't think I can live without it. Six weeks ago when I was told it was discontinued I started taking Trivora, a generic, that was supposed to be the same. Well let me tell you that IT IS NOT!!!! For the past month I have been sick to my stomach eating constantly so my stomach does not hurt which caused me to gain 8-10 lbs. I was clammy all of the time breaking out in a sweat when I would eat. I was eating so much that my stomach would eat up hurting from too much food. Because of the stomach problems I could not concentrate and barely could function. After seeing my primary care physician she told me my problem was probably hormonal and that is when I told her I changed birth control pills. Last night I decided not to take the Trivora any more and GUESS WHAT???? After skipping just one dose I woke up normal this morning with no	F	47	27 years		9/12/2006 Email
1	Prevent Pregnancy and for Cramps	I HATE TRIPHASIL-28 SO SO SO MUCH...NEVER NEVER TAKE!! Bad Weight gain, Acne, Snap at people for no reason, Depressed, BAD BAD MOOD SWINGS, Emotional mess, Hated myself and everyone around, Change in color of skin, Cried for no reason, loss of Energy, Period would come late...Stay longer...go away...then come back for a day or two, Bloating, Oily skin, I had a headache everyday for the first 2 months, Nausea, Felt like I was Pregnant (I wasnt tho), VERY Painful cramps, Loss of sex drive, Couldn't sleep at night, Loss of breath for no reason, Heart would POUND in my chest every so often, Developed body and facial hair, increased appetite, I would wake up and feel like puking! I had brest tenderness too! ~The only plus is that I grew a cup size!!!	I was on a different bc pill but then where I had got them quit carring my kind because of expensies, so I then got switched to Triphasil-28 and experenced lots and lots of problems! I HATE TRIPHASIL-28 SO MUCH! Im lucky I have an understanding boyfriend or even have any friends at all! This pill made me a walking crab-ass! I would snap at people for no reason at all...even if I didn't know them! I found myself to be very hateful towards everything and everyone! My boyfriend bought me home flowers thinking it would cheer me up and I honestly have no clue why but I flipped out and threw them! I used to weigh 121 and after 2 months I weigh 138 (awful!) My Skin went from beautiful zit free tan colored to like oily sickly pail, broken out full of acne! I would be in a happy good mood and within seconds for NO reason at all would find myself crying or flipping out over nothing at all then all of a sudden be laughing? I Had no energy at all! All I wanted to do was lay around! I was always bl	F	19	6 months		8/24/2006
5	prevent pregnancy	No side effects noticed at all. Taking pill for 26 yrs. No adverse reactions.	Manufacturing problems getting triphasil 28 to pharmacy. They want to exchange for generic. Not quite sure about generic BC pill. Don't fix what ain't broken!	F	45	26 days		8/11/2006
5	birth control and control of cramps	None	This has been a blessing. I tried others where I would have my period for 5 days, off for 2 days, and then start again. Then I had my period every 2 weeks. Triphasil regulated it immediately. The cramps are completely gone and I love it!! It is also offered in generic brand so it's not too expensive.	F	25	9 years		8/7/2006
5	heavy period	none	i had no sideaffects what so ever, periods on time, no breakthrough bleeding, no breast tenderness, nothing but pain free periods!!	F	15	9 months		7/28/2006
3	Birth Control	I have been taking Triphasil for about 7 years and it has helped with knowing exactly when my period is coming & it always is light, few cramps, last 3-4 days, however I am extremely moody & have depressive outbursts that I have no idea why, one minute I'm happy the other I'm sad, I plan on speaking with my gyno & getting switched off this pill cuz it's affecting my emotions		F	24	7 years		7/15/2006
2	Prevent pregnancy	I gained close to 15 pounds in a few months, I had horrible mood swings and depressive episodes. My face broke out horribly. I had no energy.	I decided to stop taking this medication. I originally was taking ortho-tricyclen for nearly 2 years and the clinic I received it from stopped carrying that because of expenses. They put me on Triphasil and that is when my symptoms became the worst.	F	23	5 months		7/5/2006
3	birth control	loss of sexual desire, very painful cramps, heavy period, more than one period a month, side effects got worse when i stopped taking the pill.		F	18	2 months		4/5/2006
2	birth control	yeast infections, dry and irritated vagina	the constant recurring yeast infections were a deterrant to sex -- so this birth control was very effective. I switched to condoms and did not experience any more yeast infections.	F	35	8 months		3/22/2006
1	cramps, contraceptive	weight gain, larger breasts, increased appetite	I was not on the brand triphasil, I was actually on the generic trivora. During the 4 years I took trivora, I gained 40 pounds. I was put on this medication because my insurance only covered generics at the time. I was originally on Ortho Tri Cyclen and I loved it. Now that I am off of trivora my appetite has gone down and I've lost at least 5 pounds. Triphasil might be great; but trivora is not.	F	21	4 years		2/14/2006
4	ovarian failure-regulate periods	I've been on it for about 3 years now. This is probably the 4th pill I've been on. The other ones made me sick, so my doctor put me on this one. My periods are very regular since I've been on it, but before I never had cramps and in the past year I've started getting horrible ones. I never had acne before, but this pill keeps my skin pretty clear, but I do get some pimples during the week of my period. I do think this pill makes me incredibly moody, even depressed. My weight changes constantly. Some days I have no appetite at all and other days I can't stop eating. I'm about to switch to a different pill, so I'll see how that works.	I'm glad I found this website because I've been secretly battling depression for a long time and now I realize it could be because of the pill. If anyone wants to email me about this feel free.	F	19	3 years		2/9/2006 Email
2	birth control	weight gain	i aswitched from Ortho-tri cyclen. wouldn't suggest that anyone esle ever make that mistake	F	23	6 months		1/8/2006
3	Birth Control	nausea, increased cramps, lighter periods, clearer skins, severe mood swings and DEPRESSION	I was on it for nearly a year before opting to switch. I was very moody the entire time, I had to seek counseling because of the depression. Once the pills were gone, so were the bouts of crying non-stop.	F	20	1 years		11/21/2005
1	to clear up skin	SKIN GOT WORSE, frequent nausea, VERY frequent urination (especially at night), severe mood swings, sadness, felt pregnant (I'm definately not), very lethargic	I only used triphasil for 28 days, I was going to ride it out and see if the symptoms balanced out at all, but after reading the effects some girls spoke of, I have a feeling they may not. The mood swings were terrible, I have left work in tears for no reason at all, the nausea and urination were EXACTLY like being pregnant. I have barely worked out since starting it as most of the time I had no energy at all or I was nauseous. I would be careful with b/c before becoming dependant on these hormones.	F	23	28 days		9/19/2005 Email
1	Regulate cycle.	My period went from a heavy painless 2 days to an even heavier very painful 7-8 days.	Apparently this can happen to some people. Thanks for telling me this before I wasted half a year on this stuff Doc!	F	20	6 months		8/24/2005
4	Prevent Pregnancy	After being off the pill now for 16 months I can definately say it lowered my sex drive while I was taking it. Also, since going off of it I've gained 10lbs. and my skin has been breaking out. My period have still been light and I think my body hasn't gotten used to producing it's own hormones yet. I'm trying to conceive and wish I wouldn't have taken it for so long.		M	26	9 years		8/6/2005
3	birth control	nauses first few weeks	took it for 7 years and started having high blood pressure right after. doctor's could not find out what was causing it and just decided that after 7 years that it was my birth control pill. quit taking the pill this year and within a few days my blood pressure was normal again.	F	25	7 years		7/29/2005
4	to regulate cycle	Slight loss of appetite	Overall no complaints so far has proven to be effective	F	22	3 times		7/28/2005
2	Birth Control	I was on this birth control pill from age 20 to 35. It was FINE the first 10 years ..... then at 30 I was plagued with vaginal infections, vaginal dryness, and urinary tract infections. My sex drive went to zero. My physician told me it was all in my head. When I asked him if I should change pills because I had been on the same pill for 15 years - he said no. I became more tired, very skinny, run-down, and had tons of infections. Finally a few days after my 35th birthday I collapsed. The attending physician in the hospital said the first thing he was going to do is take me off my birth control pill. I had something similar to toxic shock caused by the bacteria in my vagina (naturally occurring - not sexually transmitted) that had travelled into my kidneys. Once I went off the pill - I gained 10 pounds, had more energy, beautiful skin. I'd like to go on the pill again ... but I'm not sure which one.	I would NOT reocmmend this pill for anyone over 30. I think my gynecologist should have his medical license taken away. The insensitive creep almost killed me.	F	35	15 years		6/25/2005 Email
5	Birth control	Skin was clear, was a little moody, period was regulated (It's always been irregular)	If you take it for a long period of time (Several years) your body may become dependent on the hormones. A week after I stopped using it, after 6 years, I became lethargic, I got really bad acne, worse than I'd ever had, and just overall felt bad. Even after a year of not taking it, I've not improved. I'm going to get back on it this month.	F	24	6 years		6/12/2005
5	birth control	very FEW if any at all, I have been on it so long not sure if my moodiness is because of it or just adds to it?	very reliable when taken as directed, don't know what I'd do without it. Been with same partner 16 yrs and not one single problem with the Triphasil.	F	35	17 years		5/11/2005
4	Birth control	mood swings, bloating, ocassional vaginal infection, oily skin before period, but generally very good	very few side effects, but skin is not as good as when I was on Ortho Tricyclen	M	28	2 years		3/23/2005
4	birth control	I experienced no side effects while I was taking it. It was great.	I've been off the pill for over 7 months, hoping to start a family, and haven't had a period yet (and I'm not pregnant). Don't know whether this is related to the pill or not.	F	31	4.5 years		2/8/2005
4	Birth Control	Occasionally have headaches, but I always had those even before...I wasn't too bright in starting the first pack a week and a half before my period was supposed to start, so I had two periods, with some spotting in between...I DO have massive breast tenderness, kind of hurts even when laying on my stomach.	Not too bad overall, still haven't done the deed but I'm waiting for the side effects to wear off...a friend of mine is taking Desogen and swears its great, but I doubt it....I prefer this anyhow, hormones that work in sequence with natural hormone levels.	F	18	1 months		2/3/2005
5	birth control	none		F	25	7 years		12/30/2004
4	Birth control	Worked great. No weight gain, mood changes or nausea.	I recommend it.	F	21	8 months		12/10/2004
2	BCP	EFFECTIVE I SUPPOSE, BUT..	SIDE EFFECTS WERE FLUTTERY HEART AND LOSS OF DESIRE. STILL, I TOOK IT FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS THEN SWITCHED TO THE SPONGE. BUT BEWARE!!---AFTER GOING OFF IT I STARTED TO DEVELOP BODY AND FACIAL HAIR, LIKE I BECAME DEPENDENT ON THE HORMONES OR SOMETHING.	F	26	4 years		11/15/2004
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5	Birth Control	Dizziness the first month or so, but it evened out perfectly. I had lighter periods, clearer skin, never gained or lost any weight, and no more ovarian cysts. I tried 4 other brands Birth Control pills before this one, which in my opinion was the best.	Highly recommended	F	24	6 years		10/17/2004
4	Birth control	breast tenderness	My breasts became very tender -- to the point where the friction from my bra hurt. This was only on certain days throughout the month, though. Overall, I think this is as good as it gets	F	23	3 years		9/26/2004
5	birth control	lost 40 pounds, Skin cleared up, acted as a appetite suppresant, and it helped with my ovarian cyst- stopped hurting. Plus, I have a hormone imbalance and I think it balanced out. Overall, I think it was wonderful for me.		F	23	1.5 years		8/31/2004
4	birth control	At first I felt slight nausea, but after a week, there were no side effects at all. No weight gain, my skin cleared up, my periods were very regular (up to the day and the time of day). Great, low hormone pill. Highly reommended.		F	30	5 years		7/1/2004
3	Birth Control	Weight gain, although I did not start to see it until I was 24/25 years of age and fatigue.	Although I took this pill for birth control purposes; I also wanted to be able to receive some of the advantages that were said to accompany my taking it. For example: Light periods (I still had a heavy flow)and period length 3-4 days (Mine still lasted 5-6 days). So, nonetheless, I was disappointed on that end. However, I will have to say that I had no in-between-period bleeding or spotting and the method of taking them was very easy.	F	32	8 years		6/27/2004
3	birth control	weight gain, increased acne, emotional disturbances, depression, nausea the first two months		F	28	11 days		5/11/2004
1	birth control	I gained 40 lbs in 3 months on it and the nurse practitioner immediately took me off it. That was ten years ago at age 17. I have been afraid of oral contraceptives ever since.....oh and yes I lost 20 lbs after I quite taking it within six weeks of stopping with out dieting. Crazy.						3/25/2004

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